'Christmas in the Country Trail' starts Nov. 23 in Warren County

'Christmas in the Country Trail' at Wyckoff's Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey's Orchard and Bakery, and Four Sisters Winery at Matarazzo Farms. Christmas in the Country Trail runs from Friday, Nov. 23, through Monday, Dec. 24.Warren Reporter

This holiday season families can traverse idyllic country trails, cut their own Christmas trees, sample fine wines and delicious desserts, and find great holiday gifts for the whole family by participating in the “Christmas in the Country Trail” at Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey’s Orchard and Bakery, and Four Sisters Winery at Matarazzo Farms.

Christmas in the Country Trail runs from Friday, Nov. 23, through Monday, Dec. 24.

Those who visit each location will receive a pair of beautifully embossed Christmas in the Country wine glasses, when they visit the last farm, while supplies last and be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift certificate. Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Mackey’s Orchard and Bakery, and Four Sisters Winery are located within four miles of one another in Belvidere, Warren County, and include hundreds of acres that weave through pristine farmland framed by bucolic hillsides. Visitors will receive stickers from each location to redeem for wine glasses and entrance into the raffle at the end of their trip at Four Sisters Winery.

“Christmas in the Country Trail” is a wonderful way for all ages to experience the joy of the holidays by taking in wonderful sights in one of the most spectacular natural settings in New Jersey,” said Holly Mackey. “Each farm is unique and has something special to offer, and we all look forward to helping create new family traditions.”

Your first stop is Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, home of the 2012 New Jersey Grand Champion Tree, an 8-foot Canaan Fir, marking the eighth time the farm has been honored. The property has been in the Wyckoff family since 1839 and has provided Christmas trees for the past 45 years. The farm features a 20-mile scenic view and offers a number of gift items, including attractive wreaths, grave blankets and white pine roping.

“We are proud to showcase our natural beauty and world-class stock of Christmas trees as we welcome long-time visitors and make new friends this holiday season,” said John Wyckoff. “I encourage everyone to come out to Warren County for a traditional, picture-perfect holiday experience.”

Visitors to Mackey’s Orchard and Bakery will get a taste of what the locals have enjoyed for more than 170 years. After walking the property, you can warm up with fresh-pressed apple cider, homemade soup, apple-cider donuts and choose from a large selection of poinsettias, custom-decorated wreaths, grave blankets, and other holiday décor.

Whether you live far or near, Christmas in the Country Trail makes for a great day trip and scenic drive, as Warren County is known for its more than 43,000 acres of farmland and forests. Christmas in the Country Trail also provides an opportunity to support local businesses that offer items you won’t find at the malls.

Your last stop on the Christmas in the Country Trail is Four Sisters Winery, which for nearly 30 years has offered award-winning wines grown on the 250-acre Matarazzo Farm, surrounded by a beautiful valley amidst rolling fields and picturesque hills.

There are free daily wine tastings and weekend wine cellar tours.

Visitors can order personalized wine labels for a truly unique gift.

Four Sisters Winery has won more than 100 regional, national, and international awards for red, white, rose and fruit wines. You can even book your holiday party at the winery.
“Four Sisters Winery prides itself on customer service and we are dedicated to helping wine connoisseurs and non-aficionados alike find that perfect vintage for the wine lover on your holiday gift list,” said Matty Matarazzo. “On behalf of Mackey’s Orchard and Bakery and Wyckoff’s Christmas Tree Farm, Four Sisters Winery invites everyone to join us in celebrating this most special time of year.